Fairfax County, VA - A man is in police custody after an incident that led to a temporary lockdown near the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) headquarters on Wednesday. Law enforcement officials responded to reports of a man with what appeared to be a handgun outside the secure facility.
According to a CIA spokesperson, the agency is aware of the incident and is fully cooperating with local and federal authorities. The spokesperson referred all further inquiries to the Fairfax County Police Department, which is leading the investigation.
The incident prompted a brief lockdown of the immediate area surrounding the CIA headquarters as officers secured the scene and negotiated with the individual. Details regarding the man's identity and potential motives remain unclear. Authorities have not yet released information on whether the individual made any specific demands or threats.
The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as they become available from the Fairfax County Police Department.
Man in Custody After Barricade Incident Near CIA Headquarters
A man is in custody following a barricade incident near CIA Headquarters in Fairfax County, Virginia. Law enforcement responded to the scene after reports of a man with a possible handgun. The incident prompted a temporary lockdown of the area. A CIA spokesperson confirmed the agency is cooperating with authorities in the ongoing investigation.
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